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Jul. 5, 2023
Albanian Olive Oil Exports Quadruple in First Quarter of 2023, Officials Say
The combination of Albania’s bumper harvest and poor harvests in Europe means there is more demand than ever from the European Union for Albanian olive oil.
Jul. 5, 2023
Anna Cane Named President of Italian Interprofessional Group
The Filiera Olivicolo Olearia Italiana works to promote cooperation along the olive oil value chain.
Jun. 27, 2023
Chalkidiki Olive Farmers Face Tragic Fruit Set After Another Mild Winter
Table olive producers on the northern Greek peninsula are at the mercy of the region’s ever-changing microclimate, which threatens to eviscerate the approaching harvest.
Jun. 27, 2023 News Briefs
Domestic Olive Oil Sales in Spain Remain Strong as Exports Fall
Jun. 26, 2023 Producer Profiles
New Generation in Ancient Olympia Introduces Award-Winning Products to The World
Jun. 26, 2023 News Briefs
Once Again, Olive Growers in Western Mediterranean Face Severe Drought
Jun. 26, 2023 World
Canneto Sabino: A Living Legacy of Sabina's Olive Oil Tradition
Jun. 22, 2023 News Briefs
Despite Production Woes, Spain Anticipates Expanding Organic Exports to China
Jun. 22, 2023
Italy Sees Significant Growth in Culinary Tourism
The 2023 Wine and Food Tourism Report showed a 37 percent increase in food-related travel experiences.
Jun. 21, 2023
Andalusian Producers Achieve Outstanding Quality After Disastrous Harvest
After the smallest harvest in more than a decade, producers in Spain earned their fourth-highest award count at the World Olive Oil Competition.
Jun. 21, 2023
Researchers Evaluate 12 Olive Varieties for Drought Tolerance
Cultivars from eight countries will be evaluated to see how they adapt to drought and heat in Andalusia.
Jun. 20, 2023
Spread of Xylella Slowing in Puglia, Researchers Say
As the number of severity of new infections deccreases in the southern Italian region, farmers begin to plant and graft resilient varieties.
Jun. 20, 2023
Reviews Pour in for Starbucks Oleato
From indigestion to pleasantly nutty notes, customers in the United States and Europe have come to mixed conclusions about the olive oil-infused coffee beverages.
Jun. 20, 2023
Legislation in Switzerland Would Prohibit Nutri-Score
If the law passes, Switzerland will become the first country to adopt Nutri-Score, but later reverse course and prohibit the food label.
Jun. 19, 2023
Pandolea Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary in Rome
The non-profit focused on women’s health and sustainability celebrated the anniversary with an award ceremony and launched a new project.
Jun. 13, 2023
Spanish Lawmakers Approve €2B Aid for Agriculture Sector Hit by Drought
While most of the funds are earmarked for improvements to water infrastructure and ranchers, the amount available to olive farmers is significantly less.
Jun. 13, 2023
Esporão Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Top Awards for Organic Olive Oils
What started as a family winery expanded into significant olive farming and oil production after a friendly challenge from an uncle to a nephew.
Jun. 13, 2023
European Bird Populations Threatened by Intensive Farming, Study Finds
Eliminating habitats and prey and the increasing use of fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides have contributed to the dramatic decrease in Europe’s birdlife.
Jun. 13, 2023
Innovation Yields World-Class Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Restored Groves of Former Monastery
Zero waste, healthy soil, regenerative agriculture and award-winning olive oil production are the goals of Cultura Viva.
Jun. 8, 2023
Exploring the History of Tuscany’s Iconic Olive Landscape
While evidence of the first olive trees in the iconic Italian region date back to the 14th century, the proliferation of olive oil culture started centuries later.
Jun. 8, 2023
Sicilian and Sardinian Producers Attribute Award-Winning Quality to Innovation, Sustainability
Producers on Sicily and Sardinia overcame drought and macroeconomic challenges to craft some of this year's best extra virgin olive oils.
Jun. 8, 2023
Bonolio Becomes Latest European Producer to Open U.S. Facility
The Sicilian producer plans to double its exports to the U.S.
Jun. 5, 2023
Some Hope for Growers as Rain Falls in Andalusia
For many producers in southern Spain, too little rain has fallen too late, with expectations of another poor harvest looming. Still, the rain lifted expectations.